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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 8, 2013
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bentley,
Davidson, Miklo.
The Mayor proclaimed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — January 21.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and adopted as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: December 4 Council Work Session; December 7 Council Work Session (area
legislators); December 18 Council Work Session; December 18 Council Formal
Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad Hoc
Diversity Committee — December 10; Board of Adjustment — November 14; Human
Rights Commission — November 20; Telecommunications Commission — November
26.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (New):
Class B Native Wine Permit for Dykstra Nursery Corp., dba Iowa City Landscaping &
Garden Center, 520 Highway 1 W.; Class B Native Wine Permit for Cindy Ruppert
dba The Basket Cases, 601 St Thomas Ct. (Renewal): Class C Liquor License for
Baroncini, LLC dba, Baroncini, 104 S. Linn St. Class C Liquor License for Samco of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave; Outdoor Service Area for Samco of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License for 2 -Tone,
Inc., dba Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St. Class C Liquor License for Chili Yummy
Yummy Chili, Inc., dba Chili Yummy Yummy Chili, 100 S. Clinton. RES. 13 -2,
TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Caylor Development, LLC, dba Sauce, 108 E.
College St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -3, AWARDING CONTRACT to Iowa Bridge &
Culvert for $ 927,997.11 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
ROCHESTER AVENUE BRIDGE OVER RALSTON CREEK PROJECT [BRM-
3715(650)--8N-52]; RES. 13 -4, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CDBG
DEMOLITIONS PROJECT - CONTRACT #5; RES. 13 -5, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE IOWA RIVER RESTORATION /BURLINGTON
STREET DAM MODIFICATION PROJECT; RES. 13 -6, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE WATER WORKS PRAIRIE PARK FLOOD MITIGATION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; Grant a 30 -day extension to the Police Citizens
Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint
#12 -05; RES. 13 -7, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 430 SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND 436/438
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SOUTHGATE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -8, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 507 E.
COLLEGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -9, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
511 3RD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -10, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND US BANK, IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 771 ELLIOTT COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 13 -11, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NAPOLEON PARK FIELD 1, 2, 3,
4 RENOVATION PROJECT; RES. 13 -12, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA TO USE A PORTION OF
CITY STREETS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER MAINS IN CONNECTION WITH
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA'S POTABLE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; RES. 13-
13, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL PAY PLAN BY ELIMINATING
THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST POSITION AT PAYGRADE
LEVEL 27 AND ADDING A DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST POSITION
AT PAYGRADE LEVEL 24.
Setting Public Hearing: RES. 13 -14, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JANUARY 22, 2013, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL FY09 CELL
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 13 -15, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JANUARY 22, 2013, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 828 EAST MARKET STREET.
Correspondence: Jerry Moore regarding Puppets for Arts Festival; Ann
Christenson, 100 Grannies regarding Response to Phil Rozenski letter regarding
Hilex; Keri Hornbuckle; Becky Soglin regarding Gun Control; Mike Parker regarding
River Rafting Project; John McMillian regarding Wind River Crossing Management
Team; Chuck deProsse regarding No Ordinary Landfill — Madison County's
Alternative Energy Programs [Staff response included]; Tony Barrino regarding
Obama — Giethner Federal Tort Intercourt Conflict; Dean Rammelsberg regarding
Information regarding chickens; Melvin Kelly regarding 2013 Letter to Tony F. Mack
— Building a Better Trenton ".
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne St., appeared regarding people shoveling the snow onto
ADA ramps; and requested a shorter Council agenda to enable individuals to speak and
still catch the late City bus.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for January 22 on an
ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 12 -4507 and conditionally rezoning approximately
1.02 acres of land located on 1 St Avenue north of Rochester Avenue from Low Density
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Single Family Residential (RS -5) to Low - Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12)
(REZ12- 00025).
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to
include the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan. PCD Dir. Davidson and Senior
Planner Miklo presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Tam
Bodkin Bryk, Patricia Knox, Mark Scully, Jim Gigilierano, S. Shrader, Jiyun Park, Leslie
Hollis. Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, to continue public hearing to
January 22nd.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Champion, to defer to January 22, a resolution
amending the Comprehensive Plan to include the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings
Plan.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending the
Planned Development Overlay Medium Density Single - Family (OPD -8) Plan for 6.53
acres of land located at Camp Cardinal Boulevard, Ryan Court, and Preston Lane to
change townhouse style units to zero lot line dwellings (REZ12- 00024), be given
second vote. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. The Mayor requested
Council disclose any ex parte communications, and none were reported.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance to designate the Jefferson
Street National Register Historic District as a Historic Overlay (OHP) Zone (REZ12-
00027), be given second vote. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to accept
correspondence from Jim Hayes, Barbara and Frank Wagner, Tom Baldridge, Tom
Rosenberger. The Mayor requested Council disclose any ex parte communications,
and none were reported.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance conditionally
rezoning .22 acres of land located at 221 and 225 North Linn Street and the adjacent
.07 acre lot associated with the MidAmerican Substation from Neighborhood
Stabilization Residential (RNS -12) to Central Business Service (CB -2) (REZ12- 00028),
be given second vote. The Mayor requested Council disclose any ex parte
communications, and none were reported.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 7.79 acres of land located at the northeast corner of the intersection of
North Dodge Street and Prairie du Chien Road from Medium Density Single Family (RS-
8), Neighborhood Public (P -1) and Highway Commercial (CH -1) to Planned Development
Overlay - Community Commercial (OPD -CC -2) (REZ12- 00026), be given second vote.
The Mayor requested Council disclose any ex parte communications, and Council Mims
reported. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne St., appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance vacating the right -of -way
for a portion of St. Clement Street (VAC 12-00005), be given second vote.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the South Hickory Hill Park Safe
Room Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 13 -16, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH HICKORY HILL PARK SAFE ROOM PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of
the City Code, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 5, entitled "City Plaza," to
allow the City Manager to determine the location of the information tables on City Plaza,
be given second vote.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance amending Title 5,
entitled "Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs" to require a
distinctive for all vehicles driven by a company, be deferred indefinitely. Moved by
Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence from Nazar Osman, Adil
Adams, David Tiet, Ali Ahmed, Mark Paterno, Lorelei Barth Coffin, Son Minh Nguyen,
Roger Bradley, Chris Cutkomp (2), Samuel Kennen.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the ranking of preferred development
proposals for the northeast corner of College Street and Gilbert Street, be to The
Chauncey, with Chauncey Gardens as an alternate. The following individuals
appeared: Martha Norbeck, 906 S. 7th Ave.; Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.; Member
of Trinity Episcopal Church; Howard Horan, Trinity Episcopal Church; and Diana
Coffman. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/1/0, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion,
Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims. Nays: Throgmorton. Abstaining: Payne. Moved by
Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from Tim Dwight, Carol
deProsse, Julie Schweser, James Harris, Benjamin Webb, Beth Stence, Samuel Van
Horne, Amanda Van Horne, Douglas Hempel, Andy Brodie (2), Andrew Sherburne,
Melanie Baker, Carol Winter, Joanne Madsen, Michael Eckert, Joan Falconer, Kris
Johnson, Pam Michaud, Elizabeth Clothier, Nora Roy, Ezra Warren, David Wilson,
Nicole Jardine, Laura Christensen, Rachel Jacobson, Akash Borde, Martha Monick,
Chris Gnade, David Wieseneck, Janice Piltingsrud, Janis Palmer.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy for the Board of Adjustment —
for a five -year term, January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2018. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2013.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies for Boards and Commissions: Airport
Commission for a four -year term, March 1, 2013 — March 1, 2017; Civil Service
Commission for a four -year term, April 1, 2013 — April 3, 2017; Historic Preservation
Commission for three vacancies, one Summit St, one Brown St and one at -large
representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016; Planning &
Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five -year terms, May 1, 2013 — May 1,
2018; Telecommunications Commission for a three -year term, March 13, 2013 — March
13, 2016. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2013.
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
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publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -
year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 (New full term); Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013;
Airport Zoning Commission — for a six -year term January 1, 2010 — December 31, 2015;
Airport Zoning Commission — for a six -year term January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2017.
(New full term).
Council Member Throgmorton referenced his December 18 vote for the urban
chicken policy and stated his intention was to vote against the policy because he
objected to the veto provision; and wanted the record to reflect his intention.
Throgmorton also referenced the football championship game between Alabama and
his alma mater Notre Dame; crediting Alabama for being the superior team that
evening.
Council Member Champion thanked Council Member Throgmorton for clarifying his
"yes" vote for the urban chicken policy.
Council Member Dickens invited everyone downtown Friday, Saturday and Sunday
for ice skating on the rink provided by the Downtown District on Iowa Avenue.
Mayor Hayek noted that in addition to ice skating you could also attend the book
festival; and acknowledged West High students for being spotlighted on the Today
Show that morning for their Twitter account, West High Bros.) acknowledging random
acts of kindness and encouragement at the school.
Council Member Dobyns also recognized Jeremiah Anthony and John Ely as the
West High students involved in the West High Bros. account.
City Manager Markus added that the account generated 3,000 tweets or positive
messages.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn special meeting at 8:20 p.m.
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Mahan K. Karr, City Clerk
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 12, 2012
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 4, 2012, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Uttermark
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Dulek, Fosse, Rocca, Grier,
Reichart, Goodman, Moran, Jordan
(A complete transcription and power point presentations are available in the City Clerk's Office
and the City website)
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL RE AGENDA ITEMS & INFORMATION PACKET
1. (Agenda items # 6e — ordinance amending Title 14 ...... keeping of chickens as
accessory use to single family detached uses; # 9 — ordinance amending Title 8 ... to
establish a permit process for urban chickens; and Agenda item # 10 — resolution
adopting urban chicken policy) Mayor Hayek asked that to be efficient for public input
Council move up consideration of item # 9 & # 10 regarding the permit process right
after consideration of # 6e the rezoning portion. Majority agreed. Council Member
Throgmorton stated his intent to amend the policy to remove the neighborhood consent
language after two years. In response to Council member Payne, staff will follow up on
typos in the resolution.
2. (Agenda item # 11, ordinance amending Title 8 ... to allow dogs in City Plaza .... and off
lease in all dog parks) In response to Council Member Champion, Asst. to the City
Manager Fruin stated parks staff would be installing baggy dispensers in the Downtown
District, and increased pressure washing of the sidewalks and pedestrian mall is
planned.
3. (Agenda item # 6c, ordinance conditionally rezoning ... 1St Avenue north of Rochester ...
low- density multi - family residential) Council Member Throgmorton requested staff be
prepared to show an aerial view of property and clarify building placement at the formal
meeting.
DISCUSSION ON REQUEST TO ENDORSE THE IOWA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION
LEGISLATIVE POSITION ON IOWA'S CONTAINER LAW fIP # 31
Majority of Council indicated their support to endorse the request.
Action: Mayor's signature on endorsement. (Karr)
DISCUSSION ON COUNCIL MEMBER THROGMORTON'S SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
RELATED TO THE DECISION NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE TAFT SPEEDWAY LEVEE [IP
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Council Member Throgmorton reviewed this memo and requested consideration of the three
bullets at the end of the memo. City Manager Markus and City Atty. Dilkes present for
discussion. Majority agreed to accept the final bullet instructing staff to identify alternative uses
of the CDBG funds.
ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Markus)
DISCUSSION ON THE REQUEST FOR A SINGLE USE PLASTIC BAG BAN [IP # 51
Public Works Dir. Fosse and Recycling Coordinator Jordan reviewed the memo.
ACTION: Continue public outreach and education on reducing use and increasing
recycling. (Jordan)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [November 29]
(IP11 — Economic Development minutes) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Mayor
Pro tern Mims stated the minutes did not include specifics as to the possible use of the old
Fieldhouse Bar building because there specifics had not been firmed up at the time of the
meeting. City Manager stated the proposal now appears to be a beauty salon and school.
COUNCIL TIME
Council Member Throgmorton reported on a meeting he and Economic Development
Coordinator Ford attended involving City of Literature and the Book Festival.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP #6]
City Clerk Karr noted a late hand -out from Matt Ohloff requesting Council scheduling of the
labeling resolution regarding genetically engineered foods at their December 18 work session.
A majority of Council were not interested in scheduling the matter. The City Clerk will respond.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Council Member Payne and Throgmorton noted they will be attending the Regional Workforce
Development Board meeting on Thursday.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Mayor Hayek noted that Council Member Throgmorton had met with a Cub Scout troop prior to
the work session, and he has been contacted by a troop from Shimek as well.
Mayor Hayek reported Iowa City has placed second in the Mayoral ringing the bell for Salvation
Army on November 29.
Meeting adjourned 5:55 PM.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 21, 2012
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 7, 2012, 12 noon in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns (12:40), Hayek, Mims, Payne (12:45), Throgmorton
Legislators: Senator Joe Bolkcom, Representative Dave Jacoby,
Representative Vicki Lensing, Representative Mary Mascher
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr
Others Present: Atty. Tom Stanberry & Atty. Kate Carlucci, Davis Brown Law /City Lobbyists
Rebecca Neades, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
JOINT MEETING WITH AREA LEGISLATORS
The following handouts were distributed:
• 2013 Legislative Priorities folder
• Khan academy Overview of the State of Illinois Pension System
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Mayor Hayek welcomed area legislators and thanked them for their efforts for the community
and region. City Manager Markus introduced City lobbyists Tom Stanberry and Kate Carlucci
from David Brown Law; and reviewed information contained in the Legislative folder:
Priority # 1 - Support of the Chicago to Council Bluffs /Omaha Passenger Rail Project
Priority # 2 — Responsible Tax Reform
Priority # 3 — Increased Funding for Road & Bridge Needs
Priority # 4 — Fair & Sustainable Pension Systems
Asst. to the City Manager Fruin present for discussion.
Meeting adjourned 1:35 PM.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 2, 2013
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 18, 2012, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: . Champion, Dickens, Dobyns (5:05), Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Bramel
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dulek, Karr, O'Brien, Davidson, Rocca, Grier, Fosse,
Reichart, Yapp, Ford, Moran, Craig, Long
(A complete transcription and power point presentations are available in the City Clerk's Office
and the City website)
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL RE AGENDA ITEMS & INFORMATION PACKET
1. (Consent Calendar # 2d(11) — resolution approving, authorizing, and directing the Mayor
... amendment # 1 .... MMS Consultants to provide engineering consultant services for
the West Side Levee project) Special Projects Engr. Reichart present for discussion.
2. (Agenda items # 4d — ordinance ... conditionally rezoning ..... 221 and 225 North Linn
Street; and Agenda item # 13 — motion selecting the top two or three development
proposals ... College Street and Gilbert Street ... to begin negotiating a development
agreement) Council Member Payne indicated she had a conflict with both items and
would be abstaining.
3. (Agenda item # 9 — ordinance amending Title 5 .... "Taxicabs" ....) Council Member
Throgmorton reported on a meeting he and City Clerk Karr attended with two owner
operators and requested deferral of the item until January 8 to allow staff follow up with
companies regarding the color scheme. City Clerk Karr and Asst. City Atty. Dulek stated
the City does not license owner operators but does regulate companies and vehicles. A
majority agreed to remove the color scheme language from the ordinance and defer
consideration until January 8; and proceed with the other recommendations in the
ordinance.
4. (Agenda item # 11, resolution ... adopting an urban chicken policy) Council Member
Throgmorton indicated he would be making a motion to eliminate the veto section of the
policy at the formal meeting.
5. (Consent Calendar # 2d(6) — resolution establishing new general guidelines to assess
Fire Department fees ... ) Fire Chief Rocca responded to questions from Mayor Pro tem
Mims regarding notification to affected facilities, indicated they were very supportive.
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INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [December 6,13]
December 6
1. (IP5 — Article: It Takes A (Crafty) Village) Mayor Hayek thanked the City Manager for
passing sharing the article.
2. (1132 — Memo from HIS Dir. and Housing Adm.:... Dolphin Point Enclave ... Housing
Choice Voucher) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Asst. City Attorney
Dulek responded that vouchers were being provided that allows individuals up to six
months to find something else, and to work with local agencies.
December 13
1. (IP4 — Memo from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show) Council Members agreed to the
following schedule:
• December 19 — Payne
• December 26 — N/A
• January 2 - Mims
• January 9 - Dickens
• January 16 - Hayek
• January 23 - Payne
• January 30 - Dobyns
• February 6 - Champion
COUNCIL TIME
Council Member Payne stated she would have a conflict if a meeting were scheduled for April
2. City Clerk Karr asked Council Members to let her know of any conflicts in April, May, June
and a draft meeting schedule would be prepared.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP #3]
In response to Council Member Dickens, PCD Dir. Davidson reported that the separation
requirements for "drinking establishments" in outlying areas of the City is on the urban planning
division's pending work list.
MEETING SCHEDULE
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Mayor Hayek noted the annual Chamber Banquet planned for January 17 and asked
Council Members to contact City Clerk Karr if they were interested in attending.
2. Mayor Pro tem Mims noted the Iowa City Co -Lab open House December 20tH
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict at 5:25.
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DISCUSS THE COLLEGE / GILBERT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS NATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL PRESENTATION ON GAP FINANCING EVALUATION
METHODS [# 131
PCD Dir. Davidson facilitated discussion and introduced Project Coordinator Yapp and Raquel
Favela from the National Development Council. Community Development Coordinator Long
presented information After a power point presentation and discussion, Council agreed to
pursue further discussions with:
➢ 4 Zero 4
➢ The Chauncey
➢ Chauncey Gardens
Council directed staff to prepare a decision making matrix using the following criteria:
Financial consideration
Mix of uses
Design elements, including shadow study re Trinity Church
Mass and scale
Applicant experience
Action: Prepare matrix for January 8 meeting; and schedule discussion and possible
action. (Davidson)
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting at 6:35.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Board of Appeals — reappoint John Roffman
Board of Adjustment - Readvertise
Public Art Advisory Committee — Tam Bodkin Bryk
Parks and Recreation Commission — Alex Taylor
reappoint Maggie Elliott
Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS 12/18/12
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Mayor Hayek presiding. Council
Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton.
Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 26 Council Work Session; November 27 Council Work Session;
November 27 Special Council Formal Official & Complete; December 4 Council
Formal Official & Complete; December 7 Special Council Formal Official &
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Ad Hoc
Diversity Committee — November 13; Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — November 15;
Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — November 19; Ad Hoc Diversity Committee —
December 3; Airport Commission — October 18; Planning & Zoning Commission —
October 18; Planning & Zoning Commission — November 8; Planning & Zoning
Commission — November 15; Police Citizens Review Board — November 20; Senior
Center Commission — August 16; Telecommunications Commission — October 22.
Permit Motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. (Renewal):
Class C Liquor License for Mekong Restaurant, 5 Sturgis Corner Drive, Suite 1000;
Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor
License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront Dr.; RES. 12 -514, TO
ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Zombies, 316 E. Burlington St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 12 -515, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BY ELIMINATING ONE
LIBRARY COORDINATOR, ONE LIBRARIAN Il, 3.5 LIBRARY CLERKS AND
ADDING ONE SUPERVISING LIBRARIAN, ONE SENIOR LIBRARIAN, AND
THREE LIBRARY ASSISTANT Is; RES. 12 -516, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 630 WHITING AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 12 -517, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 162 DARTMOUTH STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 12 -518, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 708 5T" AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; Accepting the Iowa City
Downtown District's FY 13 and FY 14 budgets and directing staff to incorporate the
corresponding figures into the city's respective budgets; RES. 12 -519,
Official Actions
December 18, 2012
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ESTABLISHING NEW GENERAL GUIDELINES TO ASSESS FIRE DEPARTMENT
FEES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 10 -35; RES. 12 -520, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
FUEL FACILITY PROJECT; RES. 12 -521, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE S.
DUBUQUE STREET STORM SEWER AND WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT; RES. 12 -522, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY FIRE
STATION NO.4 PROJECT; RES. 12 -523, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AMENDMENT #1 TO THE AUGUST 2, 2011 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HDR ENGINEERING, INC. TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE TAFT SPEEDWAY FLOOD
MITIGATION STUDY PROJECT; RES. 12 -524, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AMENDMENT #1 TO THE JUNE 30, 2009 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE WEST SIDE LEVEE
PROJECT; RES. 12 -525, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH MCLAUGHLIN WHITEWATER DESIGN
GROUP FOR THE IOWA RIVER RESTORATION/ BURLINGTON STREET DAM
MODIFICATION PROJECT; RES. 12 -526, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH T2 SYSTEMS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 6 PAY ON
FOOT MACHINES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
RES. 12 -527, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AND
RESCINDING AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 11 -376 PREVIOUSLY
ESTABLISHING SAID FEES AND CHARGES; RES. 12 -528, AUTHORIZING THE
PROCUREMENT OF FOUR HEAVY DUTY CAB / CHASSIS TRUCKS AND FOUR
MULTI - PURPOSE DUMP TRUCK BODIES; RES. 12 -529, ON UNCLASSIFIED
SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 FOR THE CITY MANAGER,
CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK; Approve disbursements in the amount of
$13,343,967.24 for the period of November 1 through November 30, 2012, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearing: RES. 12 -530, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF AND
SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION (JANUARY 3) AND PUBLIC HEARING
(JANUARY 22) ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO THE CITY -
UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL PLAN IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 12 -531, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 8T" OF JANUARY, 2013
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH HICKORY HILL PARK SAFE
ROOM PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Prohibiting on-
street parking on the east side of Essex Street Between Wayne Avenue and the
Essex Street cul -de -sac [Staff response included and letters from Judy Clark and
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Jenny Wiers]; Jeanette Carter regarding Thank you for donation to Free Lunch
Program; Sally Cline regarding Future Idyllwild Neighborhood Flood Mitigation Efforts
[Staff response included]; Dave Cusick regarding Mediacom Complaint [Staff
response included]; Melvin Lorenzo Kelly regarding Building A Better America — 2013-
2014 Presidential Letter; Mark Seabold regarding Iowa City's East Side Recycling
Center; Mark Patton regarding Open House; James and Patricia Ephgrave regarding
Gun Violence.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave. #6, appeared regarding bullying in schools and
disturbances in the Library. Andy Dundon, Capitol House Apartments, reported
MegaBus customers using private parking at Capitol House apartments; Mayor Hayek
suggested the property manager of the facility be contacted. Ellen Sweet, 1219
Oakcrest St., appeared regarding private houses being blocked form the sun by the
Oaknoll expansion; staff will follow up.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 8, 2013 on a resolution to
amend the Comprehensive Plan to include the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings
Plan.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Planned Development
Overlay Medium Density Single - Family (OPD -8) Plan for 6.53 acres of land located at
Camp Cardinal Boulevard, Ryan Court, and Preston Lane to change townhouse style
units to zero lot line dwellings (REZ12- 00024). Glenn Siders, Southgate Development,
present for discussion.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Planned Development
Overlay Medium Density Single- Family (OPD -B) Plan for 6.53 acres of land located at
Camp Cardinal Boulevard, Ryan Court, and Preston Lane to change townhouse style
units to zero lot line dwellings (REZ12- 00024), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance designating the Jefferson Street National
Register Historic District as a Historic Overlay (OHP) Zone (REZ12- 00027). The
following individuals appeared: Phil Launspach, 136 Koser Ave., owner of properties in
the 400 block of Jefferson; Ginalie Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn Ave., Historic Preservation
Commission Chair; Alicia Trimble, Executive Director of Friends of Historic
Preservation; Nathan Marks, 404 Jefferson; Chair of the Congregation St. Paul's
Lutheran Chapel; Leigh Ann Randak, 629 Wheaton Rd., Board of Directors of
Preservation Iowa; Andy Small, homeowner; Charles Thiede, 214 E. Jefferson,
Facilities Manager at First United Methodist Church; Susan Futrell, 311 Fairchild St.;
Maeve Clark, 428 Clark St., Board of Friends of Historic Preservation; Pam Michaud,
109 S. Johnson; Christina Welu- Reynolds, 619 Brown St.; John Christiansen, 827
Dearborn, Chair of the Johnson County Preservation Commission; Missy Molleston, 825
N. Gilbert, representing 424 Jefferson; Brandon Ross, Rochester Ave.; Mary Bennett,
State Historical Society; Matthieu Biger, 519 N. Johnson, Board of the Northside
Neighborhood Association; William Dull, Columbus Junction; Mike Wright, 225 N. Lucas
St., Coordinator of the Northside Neighborhood Association; Nancy Carlson, 1002 E.
Jefferson; Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave. # 6; Gregory Cilek, Chairman of the Cilek
Family Historical Society; Joni Kinsey Fields, 602 Granada Ct.; Jim Hawtrey, 534 S.
Dodge. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance designating the Jefferson Street National
Register Historic District as a Historic Overlay (OHP) Zone (REZ12- 00027), be given
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first vote. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Jan Ahlberg, Frank
and Abby Bowman, Suzanne Bradley, Paula Overland Brandt, Jeanette Carter, Gregory
Cilek, William Dull, Sandie Eskin, Pat Farrant, Judith Felder, Maggie Graham, Jim
Hayes, Ben Lewis, Jix and Jean Lloyd- Jones, Philip Lutgendorf, Jon McPheron, Forrest
Meyer, Quenby Murphy, Niki Neems, Josie Neumann, Jim Ponto, Jeff Porter and Claire
Sponsler, Susan Prepejchal, Nancy, Romalov, Barbara Schelar, Charles Scott, Beth
Smith, Mark Smith, Diane Spielbauer, Charles Stanier, Garrett Steward and Natasa
Durovicova, Nialle Sylvan, Michelle Wiegand, Bryan Clark (7), John Roffman (2),
Dorothy and Richard Morrissey (3), Kevin Deets, Jane Deets, Donna and William
Launspach (2), Philip Launspach, Avrohom Blesofsky, Brian Saunders, Andy Small,
Frank Gersh and Martha Gordon, Mary Buchanan, Christina Welu- Reynolds, Marlys
Svendsen, Helene Provencal, Tom Baldridge, Tom Rosenberger John Cummiskey, Eric
Gidal, David McCartney.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest on the next item.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning .22 acres of land
located at 221 and 225 North Linn Street and the adjacent .07 acre lot associated with
the MidAmerican Substation from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS -12) to
Central Business Service (CB -2) (REZ12- 00028). Jessie Allen, owner of Northside
Commons, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning .22 acres of land
located at 221 and 225 North Linn Street and the adjacent .07 acre lot associated with
the MidAmerican Substation from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS -12) to
Central Business Service (CB -2) (REZ12- 00028), be given first vote.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.79
acres of land located at the northeast corner of the intersection of North Dodge Street and
Prairie Du Chien Road from Medium Density Single Family (RS -8), Neighborhood Public
(P -1) and Highway Commercial (CH -1) to Planned Development Overlay- Community
Commercial (OPD -CC -2) (REZ12- 00026). Mike Pugh, counsel for Hy -Vee Food Stores
and Pete Hosch, Hy -Vee corporate offices in West Des Moines, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.79
acres of land located at the northeast corner of the intersection of North Dodge Street and
Prairie Du Chien Road from Medium Density Single Family (RS -8), Neighborhood Public
(P -1) and Highway Commercial (CH -1) to Planned Development Overlay- Community
Commercial (OPD -CC -2) (REZ12- 00026), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the right -of -way for a portion of
St. Clement Street (VAC 12-00004).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating the right -of -way for a portion of St.
Clements Street (VAC12- 00004), be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 12 -4507, CONDITIONALLY REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 1.02 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON 1ST AVENUE NORTH OF
ROCHESTER AVENUE FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL(RS -5)
TO LOW - DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM -12) (REZ12- 00025), be passed
and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Fairmeadows Park Splash Pad
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Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk
to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Michael Miller.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -532, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FAIRMEADOWS PARK SPLASH PAD PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 12 -4508, AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, FIRE
PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, BY ADOPTING THE 2012 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE TO REGULATE AND GOVERN THE SAFEGUARDING
OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM
THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES,
MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, be passed and
adopted.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled
"Public Ways and Property," Chapter 5, entitled "City Plaza," to allow the City Manager
to determine the location of the information tables on City Plaza, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 12 -4509, PROVIDING THAT GENERAL
PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THAT AREA ADDED TO THE CITY - UNIVERSITY PROJECT 1
URBAN RENEWAL AREA PURSUANT TO THE TENTH AMENDMENT THERETO IN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, BY AND FOR
THE BENEFIT OF THE STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF
JOHNSON, IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER TAXING
DISTRICTS, BE PAID TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND
INTEREST ON LOANS, REBATES, GRANTS, MONIES ADVANCED TO AND
INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY
SAID CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY - UNIVERSITY PROJECT 1 URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 12 -4511, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED
"BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL
LICENSING PROVISIONS" AND CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS" TO REQUIRE
LOCATION OF A DISPATCH OFFICE TO BE IN IOWA CITY OR CORALVILLE CITY
LIMITS AND ALLOW FLEXIBILITY FOR DISPATCHING FROM THE OFFICE;
RESTRICT NEW COMPANIES TO STARTING JUNE 1 OF EACH YEAR; CLARIFY
LANGUAGE REGARDING VEHICLE LETTERING, AND REQUIRE DRIVER
IDENTIFICATION TO BE POSTED IN THE VEHICLE FACING THE PASSENGERS, be
passed and adopted; and to defer until January 8 the portion of the ordinance requiring
a distinctive color scheme for all vehicles driven by a company. Dennis Doderer
appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Dennis Doderer (2),
Chris Cutkomp, Doug Kallin.
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Moved and seconded that ORD. 12 -4511, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED
"POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL," TO
ESTABLISH A PERMIT PROCESS FOR URBAN CHICKENS, be passed and adopted.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted 5/2. Correspondence from Mary Kirkpatrick
accepted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -533, ADOPTING AN URBAN CHICKEN
POLICY. Moved and seconded to amend the policy by automatically having the veto
provision of the section entitles "Neighbor Consent" expire after two years. The Mayor
declared the motion to amend defeated. The original motion was adopted .
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -534, RECOMMENDING A SHARED VISION
FOR THE FUTURE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE IOWA CITY
COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Council member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved and seconded to select the top three development proposals (The Chauncey,
Chauncey Gardens, and 4 Zero 4) for the north east corner of College Street and
Gilbert Street, directing staff to begin negotiating a development agreement. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from: Jesse Allen, Barbara Bailey, Joy
Bayshore, Nick Bergus, Anne Burnside, Matthew Butler, Jeanette Carter, Sarah Clark,
Steven Davis, Bryson Dean, Thomas Dean, Rob Decker, Alese DeSchepper, Sharon
DeGraw for Jiyun Park, Francesca Djordjevich, Carol deProsse (2), Parker Dobberstein,
Judy Doorenbos, Brian Flanagan, Tim Dwight, Jake Christensen, Justin Doyle, Don
Fowles, Blair Frank, David Borger Germann, Jim Glasgow, Marie Therese Guirgis,
Trevor and Sara Harvey, Del Holland, Tyler Johnson, Cecile Kuenzli, Dimitrios Latsis,
Don Laughlin, Julia Leonard, Emily Light, Jacob Livermore, Jackie Loesche, Kembrew
McLeod, Forrest Meyer, Ross Meyer, Melissa Moreton, Jackie Nickolaus, George
Sherman, Matt Niebuhr, Martha Norbeck, Benjamin Oakes, Lindsay Olesberg, John
Richard, Steven Rohrbach, Sheila Samuelson, Eli Shepherd, Susan Shullaw, Chris
Taylor, Joseph Tiefenthaler, Benjamin Webb, Anne Tanner, Alane Wessels, Marc
Gullickson, Lisa Case, Henry Madden, Carol deProsse (2), Dennett Hutchcroft Cynthia
Pauley, Lydia Thies, Susan Futrell, Matt Hartz, Peter Fisher, Kristy Hartsgrove.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31,
2016 (New full term); Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1,
2009 - December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1,
2010 — December 31, 2015; Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1,
2012 — December 31, 2017 (New full term). Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2013.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments: reappoint John Roffman,
1314 Burry Drive, to the Board of Appeals for a Home Builders Association
Representative; Or a qualified trade representative, if after 3 months no professional
applies or is appointed, to fill a five -year term January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017;
appoint Tam Bodkin Bryk, 351 Magowan Avenue, to Public Art Advisory Committee for
a three -year term, January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2016; reappoint Maggie Elliott, 1316
Center Avenue and appoint Alex Taylor, 1309 Goldenrod Drive, to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four -year terms, January 1, 2013 —
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January 1, 2017. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Patrick
Cannon, Clay Claussen.
The Mayor noted no applications were received and /or gender balance requirement
not met for the following vacancies and all will be readvertised: Board of Adjustment for
a five -year term, January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2018; Applicants MUST reside in Iowa
City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not
publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication
costs will be incurred.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn regular meeting 9:56 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s /Marian K. Karr, Cit Cle k
Submitted for publication — 12/26/12.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356 -5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 18, 2012
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Mayor Hayek presiding. Council
Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Davidson, Karr, Moran,
O'Brien, Miklo.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 26 Council Work Session; November 27 Council Work Session;
November 27 Special Council Formal Official & Complete; December 4 Council
Formal Official & Complete; December 7 Special Council Formal Official &
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Ad Hoc
Diversity Committee — November 13; Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — November 15;
Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — November 19; Ad Hoc Diversity Committee —
December 3; Airport Commission — October 18; Planning & Zoning Commission —
October 18; Planning & Zoning Commission — November 8; Planning & Zoning
Commission — November 15; Police Citizens Review Board — November 20; Senior
Center Commission — August 16; Telecommunications Commission — October 22.
Permit Motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. (Renewal):
Class C Liquor License for Mekong Enterprises, Inc., dba Mekong Restaurant, 5
Sturgis Corner Drive, Suite 1000; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club,
LLC., dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Carlos
O'Kelly's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront
Dr.; RES. 12 -514, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Albasri, LLC, dba Zombies,
316 E. Burlington St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 12 -515, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BY ELIMINATING ONE
LIBRARY COORDINATOR, ONE LIBRARIAN II, 3.5 LIBRARY CLERKS AND
ADDING ONE SUPERVISING LIBRARIAN, ONE SENIOR LIBRARIAN, AND
THREE LIBRARY ASSISTANT Is; RES. 12 -516, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 630 WHITING AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 12 -517, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 162 DARTMOUTH STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 12 -518, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 708 5T" AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; Accepting the Iowa City
Downtown District's FY 13 and FY 14 budgets and directing staff to incorporate the
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corresponding figures into the city's respective budgets; RES. 12 -519,
ESTABLISHING NEW GENERAL GUIDELINES TO ASSESS FIRE DEPARTMENT
FEES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 10 -35; RES. 12 -520, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Selzer Werderitsch Associates which includes Alternates #1 and #2
for $722,391.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS FUEL FACILITY PROJECT; RES. 12 -521, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE S. DUBUQUE STREET STORM SEWER AND WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 12 -522, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
IOWA CITY FIRE STATION NO. 4 PROJECT; RES. 12 -523, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #1 TO THE AUGUST 2, 2011 AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HDR ENGINEERING, INC. TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE TAFT
SPEEDWAY FLOOD MITIGATION STUDY PROJECT; RES. 12 -524, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #1 TO THE JUNE 30, 2009 AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE WEST SIDE
LEVEE PROJECT; RES. 12 -525, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH MCLAUGHLIN WHITEWATER DESIGN
GROUP FOR THE IOWA RIVER RESTORATION/ BURLINGTON STREET DAM
MODIFICATION PROJECT; RES. 12 -526, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH T2 SYSTEMS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 6 PAY ON
FOOT MACHINES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
RES. 12 -527, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AND
RESCINDING AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 11 -376 PREVIOUSLY
ESTABLISHING SAID FEES AND CHARGES; RES. 12 -528, AUTHORIZING THE
PROCUREMENT OF FOUR HEAVY DUTY CAB / CHASSIS TRUCKS AND FOUR
MULTI - PURPOSE DUMP TRUCK BODIES; RES. 12 -529, ON UNCLASSIFIED
SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 FOR THE CITY MANAGER,
CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK; Approve disbursements in the amount of
$13,343,967.24 for the period of November 1 through November 30, 2012, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearing: RES. 12 -530, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF AND
SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION (JANUARY 3) AND PUBLIC HEARING
(JANUARY 22) ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO THE CITY -
UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL PLAN IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 12 -531, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 8T" OF JANUARY, 2013
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH HICKORY HILL PARK SAFE
ROOM PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
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Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Prohibiting on-
street parking on the east side of Essex Street Between Wayne Avenue and the
Essex Street cul -de -sac [Staff response included and letters from Judy Clark and
Jenny Wiers]; Jeanette Carter regarding Thank you for donation to Free Lunch
Program; Sally Cline regarding Future Idyllwild Neighborhood Flood Mitigation Efforts
[Staff response included]; Dave Cusick regarding Mediacom Complaint [Staff
response included]; Melvin Lorenzo Kelly regarding Building A Better America — 2013-
2014 Presidential Letter; Mark Seabold regarding Iowa City's East Side Recycling
Center; Mark Patton regarding Open House; James and Patricia Ephgrave regarding
Gun Violence.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave. #6, appeared regarding bullying in schools and
disturbances in the Library. Andy Dundon, Capitol House Apartments, reported
MegaBus customers using private parking at Capitol House apartments; Mayor Hayek
suggested the property manager of the facility be contacted. Ellen Sweet, 1219
Oakcrest St., appeared regarding private houses being blocked form the sun by the
Oaknoll expansion; staff will follow up.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to set a public hearing for January 8, 2013 on
a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan to include the Downtown and Riverfront
Crossings Plan.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Planned Development
Overlay Medium Density Single - Family (OPD -8) Plan for 6.53 acres of land located at
Camp Cardinal Boulevard, Ryan Court, and Preston Lane to change townhouse style
units to zero lot line dwellings (REZ12- 00024). The Mayor requested disclosure of any
ex parte communications, and none were reported. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a
power point. Glenn Siders, Southgate Development, present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending the Planned
Development Overlay Medium Density Single - Family (OPD -8) Plan for 6.53 acres of
land located at Camp Cardinal Boulevard, Ryan Court, and Preston Lane to change
townhouse style units to zero lot line dwellings (REZ12- 00024), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance designating the Jefferson Street National
Register Historic District as a Historic Overlay (OHP) Zone (REZ12- 00027). The Mayor
requested disclosure of any ex parte communications, and Hayek, Dickens, and
Throgmorton reported. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Sr. Planner Miklo
present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Phil Launspach, 136 Koser
Ave., owner of properties in the 400 block of Jefferson; Ginalie Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn
Ave., Historic Preservation Commission Chair; Alicia Trimble, Executive Director of
Friends of Historic Preservation; Nathan Marks, 404 Jefferson; Chair of the
Congregation St. Paul's Lutheran Chapel; Leigh Ann Randak, 629 Wheaton Rd., Board
of Directors of Preservation Iowa; Andy Small, homeowner; Charles Thiede, 214 E.
Jefferson, Facilities Manager at First United Methodist Church; Susan Futrell, 311
Fairchild St.; Maeve Clark, 428 Clark St., Board of Friends of Historic Preservation; Pam
Michaud, 109 S. Johnson; Christina Welu- Reynolds, 619 Brown St.; John Christiansen,
827 Dearborn, Chair of the Johnson County Preservation Commission; Missy Molleston,
825 N. Gilbert, representing 424 Jefferson; Brandon Ross, Rochester Ave.; Mary
Bennett, State Historical Society; Matthieu Biger, 519 N. Johnson, Board of the
Northside Neighborhood Association; William Dull, Columbus Junction; Mike Wright,
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225 N. Lucas St., Coordinator of the Northside Neighborhood Association; Nancy
Carlson, 1002 E. Jefferson; Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave. # 6; Gregory Cilek,
Chairman of the Cilek Family Historical Society; Joni Kinsey Fields, 602 Granada Ct.;
Jim Hawtrey, 534 S. Dodge. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance designating the Jefferson
Street National Register Historic District as a Historic Overlay (OHP) Zone (REZ12-
00027), be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved
by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence from: Jan Ahlberg,
Frank and Abby Bowman, Suzanne Bradley, Paula Overland Brandt, Jeanette Carter,
Gregory Cilek, William Dull, Sandie Eskin, Pat Farrant, Judith Felder, Maggie Graham,
Jim Hayes, Ben Lewis, Jix and Jean Lloyd- Jones, Philip Lutgendorf, Jon McPheron,
Forrest Meyer, Quenby Murphy, Niki Neems, Josie Neumann, Jim Ponto, Jeff Porter
and Claire Sponsler, Susan Prepejchal, Nancy, Romalov, Barbara Schelar, Charles
Scott, Beth Smith, Mark Smith, Diane Spielbauer, Charles Stanier, Garrett Steward and
Natasa Durovicova, Nialle Sylvan, Michelle Wiegand, Bryan Clark (7), John Roffman
(2), Dorothy and Richard Morrissey (3), Kevin Deets, Jane Deets, Donna and William
Launspach (2), Philip Launspach, Avrohom Blesofsky, Brian Saunders, Andy Small,
Frank Gersh and Martha Gordon, Mary Buchanan, Christina Welu- Reynolds, Marlys
Svendsen, Helene Provencal, Tom Baldridge, Tom Rosenberger John Cummiskey, Eric
Gidal, David McCartney.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest on the next item.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning .22 acres of land
located at 221 and 225 North Linn Street and the adjacent .07 acre lot associated with
the MidAmerican Substation from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS -12) to
Central Business Service (CB -2) (REZ12- 00028). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a
power point. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte
communications and none were reported. Jessie Allen, owner of Northside Commons,
appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
.22 acres of land located at 221 and 225 North Linn Street and the adjacent .07 acre lot
associated with the MidAmerican Substation from Neighborhood Stabilization
Residential (RNS -12) to Central Business Service (CB -2) (REZ12- 00028), be given first
vote.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.79
acres of land located at the northeast corner of the intersection of North Dodge Street and
Prairie Du Chien Road from Medium Density Single Family (RS -8), Neighborhood Public
(P -1) and Highway Commercial (CH -1) to Planned Development Overlay- Community
Commercial (OPD -CC -2) (REZ12- 00026). The Mayor requested Council Members
disclosure any ex parte communications and Mayor Hayek reported. PCD Dir. Davidson
presented a power point. Mike Pugh, counsel for Hy -Vee Food Stores and Pete Hosch,
Hy -Vee corporate offices in West Des Moines, appeared. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 7.79 acres of land located at the northeast corner of the intersection of
North Dodge Street and Prairie Du Chien Road from Medium Density Single Family (RS-
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8), Neighborhood Public (P -1) and Highway Commercial (CH -1) to Planned Development
Overlay - Community Commercial (OPD -CC -2) (REZ12- 00026), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the right -of -way for a portion of
St. Clement Street (VAC12- 00004). No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance vacating the right -of -way
for a portion of St. Clements Street (VAC12- 00004), be given first vote.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 12 -4507, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.02 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON 1ST AVENUE
NORTH OF ROCHESTER AVENUE FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL(RS -5) TO LOW - DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM -12)
(REZ12- 00025), be passed and adopted. The Mayor requested Council Members
disclose any ex parte communications and none were reported.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Fairmeadows Park Splash Pad
Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk
to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence
from Michael Miller.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -532, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FAIRMEADOWS PARK SPLASH PAD PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 12 -4508, AMENDING TITLE 7,
CHAPTER 1, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, BY ADOPTING THE 2012
EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE TO REGULATE AND GOVERN THE
SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION
HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS
HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND
PREMISES IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS, be passed and adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the
City Code, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 5, entitled "City Plaza," to allow
the City Manager to determine the location of the information tables on City Plaza, be
given first vote.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 12 -4509, PROVIDING THAT
GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THAT AREA ADDED TO THE CITY - UNIVERSITY
PROJECT 1 URBAN RENEWAL AREA PURSUANT TO THE TENTH AMENDMENT
THERETO IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA,
BY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF IOWA CITY,
COUNTY OF JOHNSON, IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER
TAXING DISTRICTS, BE PAID TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL
AND INTEREST ON LOANS, REBATES, GRANTS, MONIES ADVANCED TO AND
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INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY
SAID CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY - UNIVERSITY PROJECT 1 URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN, be passed and adopted.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 12 -4511, AMENDING TITLE
5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED
"GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS" AND CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS" TO
REQUIRE LOCATION OF A DISPATCH OFFICE TO BE IN IOWA CITY OR
CORALVILLE CITY LIMITS AND ALLOW FLEXIBILITY FOR DISPATCHING FROM
THE OFFICE; RESTRICT NEW COMPANIES TO STARTING JUNE 1 OF EACH
YEAR; CLARIFY LANGUAGE REGARDING VEHICLE LETTERING, AND REQUIRE
DRIVER IDENTIFICATION TO BE POSTED IN THE VEHICLE FACING THE
PASSENGERS, be passed and adopted; and to defer until January 8 the portion of the
ordinance requiring a distinctive color scheme for all vehicles driven by a company.
Dennis Doderer appeared. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to accept
correspondence from Dennis Doderer (2), Chris Cutkomp, Doug Kallin.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that ORD. 12 -4511, AMENDING TITLE 8,
ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL,"
TO ESTABLISH A PERMIT PROCESS FOR URBAN CHICKENS, be passed and
adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of
roll call vote. Ayes: Throgmorton, Champion, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims. Nays: Payne,
Dickens. Correspondence from Mary Kirkpatrick accepted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 12 -533, ADOPTING AN
URBAN CHICKEN POLICY. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dobyns, to amend
the policy by automatically having the veto provision of the section entitles "Neighbor
Consent' expire after two years. The Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated,
3/4, with the following voice vote: Ayes: Throgmorton, Mims, Dobyns. Nays: Hayek,
Payne, Champion, Dickens. Individual Council Members expressed their views, original
motion adopted.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -534, RECOMMENDING
A SHARED VISION FOR THE FUTURE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Council member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to select the top three development
proposals (The Chauncey, Chauncey Gardens, and 4 Zero 4) for the north east corner
of College Street and Gilbert Street, directing staff to begin negotiating a development
agreement. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Champion,
seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from: Jesse Allen, Barbara Bailey, Joy
Bayshore, Nick Bergus, Anne Burnside, Matthew Butler, Jeanette Carter, Sarah Clark,
Steven Davis, Bryson Dean, Thomas Dean, Rob Decker, Alese DeSchepper, Sharon
DeGraw for Jiyun Park, Francesca Djordjevich, Carol deProsse (2), Parker Dobberstein,
Judy Doorenbos, Brian Flanagan, Tim Dwight, Jake Christensen, Justin Doyle, Don
Fowles, Blair Frank, David Borger Germann, Jim Glasgow, Marie Therese Guirgis,
Trevor and Sara Harvey, Del Holland, Tyler Johnson, Cecile Kuenzli, Dimitrios Latsis,
Don Laughlin, Julia Leonard, Emily Light, Jacob Livermore, Jackie Loesche, Kembrew
McLeod, Forrest Meyer, Ross Meyer, Melissa Moreton, Jackie Nickolaus, George
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Sherman, Matt Niebuhr, Martha Norbeck, Benjamin Oakes, Lindsay Olesberg, John
Richard, Steven Rohrbach, Sheila Samuelson, Eli Shepherd, Susan Shullaw, Chris
Taylor, Joseph Tiefenthaler, Benjamin Webb, Anne Tanner, Alane Wessels, Marc
Gullickson, Lisa Case, Henry Madden, Carol deProsse (2), Dennett Hutchcroft Cynthia
Pauley, Lydia Thies, Susan Futrell, Matt Hartz, Peter Fisher, Kristy Hartsgrove.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31,
2016 (New full term); Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1,
2009 - December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1,
2010 — December 31, 2015; Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1,
2012 — December 31, 2017 (New full term). Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2013.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to make the following appointments: reappoint
John Roffman, 1314 Burry Drive, to the Board of Appeals for a Home Builders
Association Representative; Or a qualified trade representative, if after 3 months no
professional applies or is appointed, to fill a five -year term January 1, 2013 - December
31, 2017; appoint Tam Bodkin Bryk, 351 Magowan Avenue, to Public Art Advisory
Committee for a three -year term, January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2016; reappoint Maggie
Elliott, 1316 Center Avenue and appoint Alex Taylor, 1309 Goldenrod Drive, to the
Parks and Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four -year terms, January 1,
2013 — January 1, 2017. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to accept
correspondence from Patrick Cannon, Clay Claussen.
The Mayor noted no applications were received and /or gender balance requirement
not met for the following vacancies and all will be readvertised: Board of Adjustment for
a five -year term, January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2018; Applicants MUST reside in Iowa
City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not
publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication
costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Throgmorton reported on attending the Community Choir event at
Oakdale Prison and praised all singers and Mary Cohen, Associate Professor of Music
for the great event.
Council Member Dickens wished everyone a great holiday season; and encourages
everyone to drive safely with the pending snowfall.
Council Member Payne echoes the comments regarding the holiday season.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn regular meeting 9:56 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk